Systematic review and meta-analysis of behavioral interventions to improve child pedestrian safety.
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SUBMITTER: Schwebel DC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4138804 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of behavioral interventions to improve child pedestrian safety.
Schwebel David C DC Barton Benjamin K BK Shen Jiabin J Wells Hayley L HL Bogar Ashley A Heath Gretchen G McCullough David D
Journal of pediatric psychology 20140526 8
<h4>Objective</h4>Pedestrian injuries represent a pediatric public health challenge. This systematic review/meta-analysis evaluated behavioral interventions to teach children pedestrian safety.<h4>Methods</h4>Multiple strategies derived eligible manuscripts (published before April 1, 2013, randomized design, evaluated behavioral child pedestrian safety interventions). Screening 1,951 abstracts yielded 125 full-text retrievals. 25 were retained for data extraction, and 6 were later omitted due to ...[more]
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